New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday, three days after being injured during a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Hughes is expected to be recovered by the start of training camp. He underwent the procedure in Vail, Colo.
“Following a review of the imaging and subsequent conversations with Jack, his family, representatives, and the Devils’ medical and athlete care staffs, it was determined that Jack would proceed with shoulder surgery,” the team said in a statement.
Hughes, 23, was injured when he tripped and slammed into the end boards during the third period of the 2-0 loss. He was favoring his right shoulder while skating off the ice.
The star center leads the New Jersey with 27 goals and ranks second with 43 points. He is tied with Jesper Bratt for the team lead of 70 points.
The No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 draft, Hughes is in his sixth season with the Devils and has 141 goals and 351 points in 368 career games.
Hughes established career highs of 43 goals, 56 assists and 99 points during the 2022-23 campaign.
Hughes played for Team USA in last month’s 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Devils return to the ice on Friday when they host the Winnipeg Jets.
–Field Level Media
